Bechtel

Automation Engineer

Bechtel$78K — $119K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems (or equivalent).
  • 2-5 years of relevant professional experience, or 6-9 years of equivalent work experience.
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without Bechtel visa sponsorship.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background checks.
  • Familiarity with 2D/3D model integration and CAD standards.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and administer Engineering applications according to the project's automation plan.
  • Coordinate automated data transfers between various departments.
  • Configure reports to meet application reporting requirements and ensure data accuracy.
  • Collate user feedback and performance metrics to implement improvements.
  • Prepare engineering reports based on output data and guidance from supervisors.
  • Provide training and technical support for Engineering Automation applications.
  • Evaluate and test new automation modules, ensuring data integration with software updates.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued at 6.16 hours per pay period).
  • Nine paid holidays and paid parental leave.
  • Discretionary bonuses and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 296374
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
  • Work Location: Richland, WA
  • Salary Range: $78,000 - $119,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will execute the development of automation tools, templates, and workflows in alignment with the project's automation plan. You will configure and customize engineering applications and reports to meet project needs, ensuring accuracy, usability, and consistency. Your responsibilities include reviewing test plans, evaluating performance curves, and managing engineering output data to maintain quality and compliance. Your technical recommendations will help ensure applications adhere to established engineering work processes and that project requirements are fully supported by the structure and availability of project data.

Part-Time Telework: This position is a full-time role that offers part-time telework flexibility in the Richland, Washington project office. Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Richland, Washington project office, then may offer part-time telework flexibility. This position works a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.

Please be advised that the telework designation of the position may be changed in the future at the discretion of the company or project.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Establishes and administers select Engineering applications on the project, includes, but is not limited to OpenPlant P&ID, OpenPlant Modeler, OpenPlant Support Engineering, Bentley Raceway and Cable Management, OpenBuildings Designer, ProjectWise, Microstation, Smart Materials, SmartPlant Foundation, Smart Interop Publisher, Agile etc. Implements the engineering automation tools in accordance with the project automation plan, designing/developing workflows, forms, and templates for automation tools
  • Coordinates with construction, procurement, project controls and other departments to establish automated data transfer between applications
  • Understands reporting requirements for each application and configures reports accordingly; Ensures reports are accurate reflections of the data and are functioning as intended
  • Collates performance curves, metrics, trackers, and user feedback to show trends, and use in improvements
  • Reviews output data and prepares engineering report with direction from Engineering Group Supervisors and Project Engineering Manager
  • Provides training and technical support of the suite of Engineering Automation applications, to field engineering, supervision, administration, project controls and other site personnel
  • Evaluates and coordinates the implementation of new automation modules and tools. Tests and supports data integration of new releases of production software/programs
  • Customizes applications as required by project
  • Prepares user guides and training material and delivers training
  • Recommends adjustments in coordination with the Engineering Group Supervisors and Project Engineering Manager


Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant professional experience or 6-9 years of relevant professional work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge.)
  • Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns-including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries -are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.
  • Ability to perform basic software testing and troubleshooting for EA-supported tools, including executing defined test cases, validating expected results against acceptance criteria, and documenting changes in accordance with configuration-management requirements.
  • Understanding 2D/3D model integration and CAD standards, including title blocks, project fonts, and interference/clash management requirements.
  • Ability to work with multi-discipline engineering data to support data quality and integration workflows.


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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